DIY Bath Bomb Recipe Ingredients:8 ounces Baking Soda (1 cup)8 ounces Citric Acid (1 cup)1/2 cup (4 ounces) Sea Salt or Epsom Salt2 tablespoons carrier oil of choice (coconut is my personal favorite but any liquid oil will work)2 teaspoons witch hazel (or water)- add a little more if needed1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or more water)15-20 drops of Essential oils or powdered dried herbs Instructions: Combine dry ingredients (baking soda, salt, and citric acid) in a large bowl and mix well until combined.In a small bowl, combine the oil, witch hazel and vanilla extract and stir well. Add essential oils if using.Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients a few drops at a time. Mix well with hands (***wear gloves***). Add powdered dried herbs if you like-(optional).Mixture should hold together when squeezed without crumbling. You may need to add slightly more witch hazel if it hasn’t achieved this consistency yet. *I use a spray bottle with additional liquid to evenly add.*Quickly push mixture into lightly oiled molds, muffin tins or any other container. Press in firmly and leave at least 24 hours (48 hours is better) or until hardened. It will expand, and this is normal. (You can press it down into the mold several times while it is drying to keep it from expanding too much.) Using metal molds creates stronger, more professional looking finished bath bombs.When they're completely dry, remove & store in an air-tight container. * Best fizzing action if used within a month *

If you omit glycerin and vitamin E add an extra teaspoon of water so that your serum isn't too strong.

Transfer to a dark glass bottle.

Apply to the skin at night after cleansing and toning.

Let the serum soak in and then apply your moisturizer as usual.

Notes An easy way to make sure your Vitamin C is in the perfect form to get the most benefits you can use a pH test strip. Your serum should be right around 3.5. Secondly, make a small batch and use it only for 3-5 days. It is some extra work, but trust me, the benefits are worth it.

Feel free to use this on the backs of your hands as well. As most of us already know, sun spots show up on the hands first. Vitamin C can cause your skin to be irritated at first. When you apply it, a small amount of tingling is normal. If it is burning, remove it immediately. Don't worry - you can just add more water and/or glycerin to your mixture. This will dilute the Vitamin C so it is more suited for your skin. Serves: Makes enough to last 3-5 days Author: Jenni from Jenni Rain Cloud Experts say because the skin on the back of the hands is so much thinner than on our face or neck, it not only succumbs to the aging impact of the environment, but it also is more susceptible to the aging process in general. "As we age, our skin gets thinner -- but when you're dealing with the backs of the hands, where skin is already thin, any loss of fat underneath is obvious right away -- with loose, wrinkly skin," says Bruce Katz, MD, a professor of dermatology at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and director of the Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Clinic at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Moreover, Katz says that as skin thins, dark spots and pigmentation begin to appear, while veins and tendons become more obvious -- a look that is often associated with a few extra candles on the birthday cake.

7 Ways to Use Sea Salt in your Beauty Routine The newest product of the Wakaya family of health and wellness products, produced on the island of Wakaya in Fiji, is Wakaya Perfection Fijian Kosher Sea Salt. Obviously, everyone loves how sea salt flavors almost everything we cook, but did you know, sea salt is a beauty product you should add to your daily beauty routine? Try out these favorite recipes and let us know which are your favorites.Hair Invigoration:We’ve tried a Sea Salt spray from a popular hair product brand from our favorite salon, but you can get wavy beachy hair on your own, too, by following these simple steps. Add 6 teaspoons of Fijian Kosher Sea Salt to 6 ounces of hot water (for oily hair, add two additional teaspoons). Stir until dissolved and let cool to room temperature. Pour into a clean, empty spray bottle. Add a dash of tea tree oil and a teaspoon of your favorite conditioner, shake up the bottle, spritz your hair and scrunch it up.Refreshing Skin Spray:Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt to 1 cup of hot water, along with 1-2 drops of mint essential oil. Pour into a glass cosmetic bottle with a spray top. Refrigerate until cold. Spray your face liberally on warm days for a wonderful pick me up that will also firm and cleanse your skin.Face-Exfoliation:To get soft glowing skin, gently rub 1 teaspoon of sea salt directly onto your face in a circular motion avoiding the sensitive skin around your eyes. Continue to rub until the salt completely dissolves. Press your face against a warm damp towel and wipe away any residue. Finish it off by rinsing your face with cold water and following up with the moisturizer of your choice.Acne Zapper:Many users at Acne.org swear by sea salt for helping to decrease inflammation and redness caused by outbreaks. Mix sea salt into a paste with water and gently apply to existing spots for an inexpensive and easy way to treat those pesky zits. Body Scrub:Mix together two cups of course sea salt with ½ cup coconut oil. Add 3 drops of your favorite essential oil. This amazing body scrub cleanses and exfoliates. But be warned, it can leave your shower slippery, so make sure you protect the family from slips by wiping down the tiles after you use it.Detox Bath:Fill your tub with hot water. Add 1/4 cup of sea salt and 1/4 cup of epsom salt, along with 1/2 cup of baking soda. The hot water is believed to pull the toxins to the top of your skin, and then as the water cools, it flushes them out. Rinse with lukewarm water before drying off. Your skin will be soft and your body will be cleansed.Hand Softener:This amazing hand scrub will be the talk of the town if you put it by the sink at your next dinner party. Simply stir together 1 cup of sea salt, 2 teaspoons of lemon extract, and ½ cup of olive oil. Place the mixture in a jar with a small cosmetic spoon for easy dispensing. Lighten Hair With Chamomile Tea And Lemon JuiceIn an interview with Reader's Digest, Popie Poulos, hairstylist and owner of The Salon, recommends rinsing your hair with a mixture of chamomile and fresh lemon juice instead of conditioner to permanently lighten your tresses. Allow your hair to dry while sitting in the sun or use a blow dryer — the heat will lighten your locks.De-Puff Your Eyes With Raw PotatoesIn an interview with Reader's Digest, Dr.Frances Jang, a dermatologist at Skinworks recommends using raw potato slices to soothe your eyes. She says they are astringent which means they help decrease water retention and they also contain the enzyme catalase which helps lighten dark under eye circles. First, wash and peel a potato. Cut two slices and place one on each eye for 10 minutes. Lay down, relax and let the potatoes work their magic. Rinse the eye area gently with lukewarm water when you're done.Toothpaste Zaps PimplesYou've heard it before — don't pop your zits! The folks over at Daily Glow suggest applying a bit of toothpaste to a pimple before bed and washing it off with warm water when you wake up in the morning. They say that toothpastes draws impurities out of clogged pores and dries the skin with shrinks the pimple. Opt for organic toothpastes rather than gel toothpastes which don't work as well.Camouflage Grey HairIf you want to camouflage some strands of grey hair on the go, the folks at Real Simple suggest using mascara if you have dark hair. For blondes or redheads try dusting your roots with bronzing powder.

Scent your strands. Put a small amount of an oil-based fragrance on your fingertips and then run them through your hair, says Sarah Horowitz-Thran, founder of The House of Creative Scentualization. Oil will linger in your locks longer than a traditional spray version, and it won't dry out your do.

Fake awake eyes. To create the illusion of well-rested peepers, use a flesh-toned pencil to line the lower inner rims of your eyes, says Dorf. "This area is usually bloodshot when you're tired, and the pencil will offset the redness so your eyes look bright."